Living Set Apart in Everyday Moments

1 Corinthians 6:11

And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (NIV)

Sanctified

                 The word “sanctified” means to be set apart.  When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, God sets us apart.  He expects us to be different from those who are not sanctified.  He has a specific purpose for us.  Can people tell that we are different form the unbelievers?  Do we have to wear a cross around our neck or have some kind of Christian symbol on our car for people to know we are different?  They should be able to tell by our speech what we do, what we don’t do and even how we drive.  Think about what you did yesterday, what you said, what you didn’t do and how you drove.  Were you a reflection of Jesus?  Let us practice being true to our sanctification.  Let us demonstrate to the world how a sanctified person acts, speaks and the things we don’t do.  Let us consistently honor our calling to follow our Lord Jesus, God’s Son, by reflecting Him in all we are. 

Devotion by Ginger Chapman

When I think about being sanctified, I remember that it is not about looking religious, it is about living changed. Following Jesus means something happened on the inside, and over time it should show on the outside. Not perfectly, but honestly.

I catch myself realizing how easy it is to blend in, to talk the same way, react the same way, or rush through life without thinking about who I represent. Sanctification reminds me to slow down and ask, does this sound like Jesus, does this reflect His patience, His kindness, His love.

Sometimes it is the small things. How I speak when I am tired. How I respond when I am frustrated. Even how I drive when I am in a hurry. Those moments reveal more than church stickers ever could.

Being set apart does not mean being better than others. It means being aware that my life is meant to point to Him. Every day is another chance to practice living like I belong to Jesus and to let the Spirit shape how I act, speak, and love.